Financial Controller

Overview

A healthcare technology organization is seeking a Controller to establish and lead a scalable, best-in-class accounting function. This role involves ownership of the monthly close process, internal controls, accounting policies, tax compliance, treasury operations, and the annual external audit. The Controller will work closely with the VP Finance to shape financial strategy and serve as the senior accounting leader across the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and the monthly close process, bringing it in-house and making it scalable.
• Lead the annual external audit, including preparation, execution, documentation, controls, reconciliations, and serve as the primary auditor liaison.
• Establish core accounting policies such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), expense management, capitalization, and lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including multi-state SaaS nexus analysis, registration, and remittance; manage relationships with external tax advisors for federal and state income tax provision and filings.
• Manage treasury operations including cash management, disbursements, and bank relationships.
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and automation; streamline the end-to-end order-to-cash process in collaboration with the deal desk.
• Build and lead the accounting team; manage the outsourced accounting partner responsible for bookkeeping, review, and reconciliation.
• Partner with finance and operations teams on variance analysis, pipeline-to-ARR tracking, and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) for leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with the VP Finance on financial strategy, Board reporting, and building infrastructure to support the company’s growth.
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Deal Desk, People, and Product teams to ensure accounting treatment aligns with new contract structures, headcount growth, and product launches.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role at a high-growth or venture-backed company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation, and capitalization.
• Proven experience leading or supporting external audits and establishing internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable close processes and select or implement accounting systems.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to translate accounting concepts into clear narratives for non-finance partners, leadership, and the Board.
• CPA certification required.
• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a company’s annual audit at a venture-backed company (Series B-D).
• Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems and modern close tooling.
• Experience with healthcare or SaaS revenue recognition.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $175,000 to $250,000 per year, excluding equity or bonus targets.
• Compensation structure is flexible to accommodate different cash and equity mixes.
• Significant equity grants to align contributors with company value creation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 3% of base salary.
• Remote-friendly culture with headquarters in San Francisco; full equipment provisioning for remote work.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Annual company-wide off-sites, team off-sites, regular team lunches, and all-hands meetings with travel, lodging, and meals covered.
• Flexible time off with no annual cap, company-wide holidays, and an annual holiday shutdown from December 24 to January 1.

Location

Remote-friendly with headquarters based in San Francisco, CA.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility

Accommodations are available to support candidates throughout the hiring process to ensure an accessible and equitable experience.